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Olde Creek Families,
We're busy buzzing around Olde Creek Elementary, preparing for another amazing school year!
We recently hosted our first Kindergarten Playdate and had a blast meeting our newest Bears and their families! It was wonderful to see the excitement on everyone's faces.
In the coming weeks, we will be highlighting some of the fantastic new staff members joining our Olde Creek family. We're thrilled to welcome them to our school community.
We're excited to share essential details about the upcoming school year in this newsletter.
We can’t wait to kick off the new school year with all of you!
Warmly,
Courtney, Alison and Stephanie
Welcome to the Olde Creek Family!
2024-2025 Class Assignments - ParentVue
Beginning August 15th, you will be able to view your child's class placement through ParentVue. We will notify you as soon as class assignments are available. Please ensure you have access to your ParentVue account.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE. If you need support getting access to your account, please reach out to Lizardo Santos (lisantos@fcps.edu).
Beginning of Year Events
Thanks to all of our rising Kindergarten families who joined us at our first Kindergarten Playdate this week. We are looking forward to welcoming families and students back to school in the coming weeks.
Calling Rising Kindergarteners!
We invite all rising kindergartners and their families to a casual playground playdate on Wednesday, August 14th at 5:30 PM. This is a great opportunity to connect with other families and get to know our school community.
Get ready for an unforgettable Kindergarten Safari! Join us on Friday, August 16th at 9:00 AM as we embark on an exciting adventure to explore our school and meet your child’s kindhearted guides. Our safari will include classroom visits, a school tour, and a short neighborhood bus ride.
We can’t wait to welcome our newest Olde Creek Bears!
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New Family Meet & Greet - August 16
Calling All New Olde Creek Bears (Grades 1-6)!
Get ready to ROAR into the new school year! Are you a new family joining our amazing Olde Creek pack in grades 1-6? Then we have an exciting event just for you!
Join us for a New Family Meet & Greet/Orientation on Friday, August 16th at 10:00 AM in our welcoming cafeteria. This is your chance to:
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Explore Your New Den! We'll take you on a tour of the building, so you and your cub can get familiar with your classrooms, the library, the gym, and all the exciting places you'll be learning and playing.
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Hear All About Olde Creek! Dive into the heart of our school! We'll share everything there is to know about our amazing teachers, our awesome programs, and all the ways we make learning fun and rewarding.
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Get Ready for Your First Day! Leave feeling pawsitively prepared for the first day of school! We'll answer all your questions and share tips to make the transition smooth and roar-some for you and your cub.
2024-2025 FCPS Calendar
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the FCPS School Calendar for the 2024-25 school year. Below are a few important dates to make note of including our early release Mondays. As a reminder, this year we will have both two- and three-hours early releases. Two-hour releases are at 1:15 and three-hour releases at 12:15 PM.
Olde Creek will release students at 12:15 PM on the following days:
- September 16
- October 21
- November 18
- February 10
- March 10
- April 21
- May 12
To read more about the three-hour early releases, click here.
Attendance Matters
Please take a moment to review the calendar and plan accordingly. Your child's attendance is vital for their academic progress. While we understand the importance of family vacations, we kindly request that you plan your trips around our school schedule. Thank you for your cooperation!
Read more about FCPS Attendance expectations here.
Join the Olde Creek PTA!
Want to get involved in your child's school? The PTA is a great way to connect with other families, support our teachers, and enhance our school community. From organizing fun events to advocating for our students, there's a role for everyone. Learn more about how you can help at our next PTA meeting or by visiting our website. Let's make this school year the best one yet!
Click here to join and learn more!
School Supplies
If you pre-ordered your child’s school supplies from EPI in the spring, the supply packs will be in your child’s classroom.
Click here to view the 24-25 school supply lists.
Medication Drop Off
If your child requires medication at school, either emergency or regularly used, our medication drop off will be on Thursday, August 15th and Friday, August 16th from 9:30AM to 3:00PM in the clinic.
Your Family's App Toolbox
SIS ParentVUE - The SIS ParentVUE Account (Student Information System ParentVUE Account) is the FCPS secure solution for accessing information about your child's attendance, class performance, demographic data, and link to Schoology.
TalkingPoints - TalkingPoints is a free app that allows families to communicate with teachers in their preferred language. We will use this platform to share important information about your child's education and progress.
Here Comes the Bus - Know when the school bus is arriving with the Here Comes the Bus app. This app uses GPS to track bus locations in real time. To use this app, you'll need to set up your ParentVue account first. The FCPS school district code is 28982.
Nutrislice - Find out what's for breakfast and/or lunch each day at Olde Creek!
MySchoolBucks - Online payment for lunch accounts and field trips are available through the MySchoolBucks School Store. This online payment service provides a quick and easy way to pay for school-related purchases. You will be able to pay for a variety of school fees using credit/debit cards or electronic checks.
Student Online Verification/Update (OVU)
The 2024-25 Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet is available in ParentVUE. The OVU packet allows the enrolling parent to electronically update phone numbers, emergency contacts, health conditions, and new immunizations dates for their students via ParentVUE. For detailed information on how to use the OVU system, please click here. Every family will need to verify that their information is correct by September 3rd.
Student Consent Forms
Starting August 1st, Student consent forms currently available on ParentVue will be moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC). Families can log into the PDC using their ParentVue credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. If you have a new ParentVue account, you must wait 24 hours after it is created to use the PDC.
https://digitalconsent.fcps.edu/ispb/r/is01/pdcp/login?session=2945843123735
Forms available include:
- School Counseling Opt-out
- Digital Resources Consent
- SEL Screener Opt-Out
- Family Life Education Opt-out
- SOL Retest Permission
- Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public
- Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications
Families must complete the Free and Reduced Price Meal application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits. Look for the application in August, view criteria, and up-to-date information on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
To apply online:
- Visit www.MySchoolApps.com.
- In the State drop down menu, select Virginia.
- Click on the Search button.
- On the next screen, select Fairfax County Public Schools from the Choose your District dropdown.
- Click on the Select District & Continue button.
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